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Gray's Anatomy For Student (CHM Version)

SOURCE : Gray's Anatomy For Student - 2004

AUTHORS : Richard L. Drake Wayne Vogl Adam W. M. Mitchell

SUMMARY : Anatomy includes those structures that can be seen grossly (without the aid of magnification) and microscopically (with the aid of magnification). Typically, when used by itself, the term 'anatomy' tends to mean gross or macroscopic anatomy-that is, the study of structures that can be seen without using a microscopic. Microscopic anatomy, also called 'histology', is the study of cells and tissues using a microscope. Anatomy forms the basis for the practice of medicine. Anatomy leads the physician towards an understanding of a patient's disease whether he or she is carrying out a physical examination or using the most advanced imaging techniques. Anatomy is also important for dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and all others involved in any aspect of patient treatment that begins with an analysis of clinical signs. The ability to interpret a clinical observation correctly is therefore the endpoint of a sound anatomical understanding. Observation and visualization are the primary techniques a student should use to learn anatomy. Anatomy is much more than just memorization of lists of names. Although the language of anatomy is important, the network of information needed to visualize the position of physical structures in a patient goes far beyond simple memorization. Knowing the names of the various branches of the external carotid artery is not the same as being able to visualize the course of the lingual artery from its origin in the neck to its termination in the tongue. Similarly, understanding the organization of the soft palate, how it is related to the oral and nasal cavities, and how it moves during swallowing is very different from being able to recite the names of its individual muscles and nerves. An understanding of anatomy requires an understanding of the context in which the terminology can be remembered.

SUMMARY : Nearly A Third Of A Century Has Passed Since The First Edition Of Clinically Oriented Anatomy Appeared On Bookstore Shelves. Although The Factual Basis Of Anatomy Is Remarkable Among Basic Sciences For Its Longevity And Consistency, This Book Has Evolved Markedly Since Its Inception. This Is A Reflection Of Changes In The Clinical Application Of Anatomy, New Imaging Technologies That Reveal Living Anatomy In New Ways, And Improvements In Graphic And Publication Technology That Enable Superior Demonstration Of This Information. Efforts Continue To Make This Book Even More Student Friendly And Authoritative. The Sixth Edition Has Been Thoroughly Reviewed By Students, Anatomists, And Clinicians For Accuracy And Relevance And Revised With Significant New Changes And Updates.

SUMMARY : This edition of Grant's Atlas has, like its predecessors, required intense research, market input, and creativity. It is not enough to rely on a solid reputation; with each new edition, we have adapted and changed many aspects of the Atlas while maintaining the commitment to pedagogical excellence and anatomical realism that has enriched its long history. Medical and health sciences education, and the role of anatomy instruction and application within it, continually evolve to reflect new teaching approaches and educational models. The health care system itself is changing, and the skills and knowledge that future health care practitioners must master are changing along with it. Finally, technologic advances in publishing, particularly in online resources and electronic media, have transformed the way students access content and the methods by which educators teach content. All of these developments have shaped the vision and directed the execution of this twelfth edition of Grant's Atlas, as evidenced by the following key features : Classic â€œGrant'sâ€• images updated for today's students. A unique feature of Grant's Atlas is that, rather than providing an idealized view of human anatomy, the classic illustrations represent actual dissections that the student can directly compare with specimens in the lab. Because the original models used for these illustrations were real cadavers, the accuracy of these illustrations is unparalleled, offering students the best introduction to anatomy possible. Over the years we have made many changes to the illustrations to match the shifting expectations of students, adding more vibrant colors and updating the style from the original carbon-dust renderings. In this edition, at the suggestion of reviewers, we have continued this trend by introducing more lifelike skin tones to provide a more realisticâ€“but no less accurateâ€“depiction of anatomy. In addition, almost all of these dissection figures were carefully analyzed to ensure that label placement remained effective and that the illustration's relevance was still clear. Almost every figure in this edition of Grant's Atlas was altered, from simple label changes to full- scale revision. Schematic illustrations to facilitate learning. Full-color schematic illustrations supplement the dissection figures to clarify anatomical concepts, show the relationships of structures, and give an overview of the body region being studied. Many new schematic illustrations have been added to this edition; others have been revised to refine their pedagogical aspects. All conform to Dr. Grant's admonition to â€œkeep it simpleâ€•: extraneous labels were deleted, and some labels were added to identify key structures and make the illustrations as useful as possible to students. In addition, many new, simple orientation drawings were added for ease of identifying dissected regions. Legends with easy-to find clinical applications. Admittedly, artwork is the focus of any atlas; however, the Grant's legends have long been considered a unique and valuable feature of the Atlas. The observations and comments that accompany the illustrations draw attention to salient points and significant structures that might otherwise escape notice. Their purpose is to interpret the illustrations without providing exhaustive description. Readability, clarity, and practicality were emphasized in the editing of this edition. For the first time, clinical comments, which deliver practical â€œpearlsâ€• that link anatomic features with their significance in health care practice, are highlighted in blue within the figure legends. The clinical comments have also been expanded in this edition, providing even more relevance for students searching for medical application of anatomical concepts. Enhanced diagnostic and surface anatomy and images. Because medical imaging have taken on increased importance in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and illnesses, diagnostic images are used liberally throughout the chapters, and a special imaging section appears at the end of each chapter. Over 100 clinically relevant magnetic resonance images (MRIs), computed tomography (CT) scans, ultrasound scans, and corresponding orientation drawings are included in this edition. We have also increased the number of labeled surface anatomy photographs and introduced greater ethnic diversity in the surface anatomy representations. Tablesâ€“updated, expanded, and improved. Another feature unique to Grant's Atlas is the use of tables to help students organize complex information in an easy- to-use format ideal for review and study. The eleventh edition saw the introduction of muscle tables. In this edition, we have expanded the tables to include those for nerves, arteries, veins, and other relevant structures. The table format in this edition also received a substantial update; a consistent color code is used to clearly demarcate columns. Many tables are also strategically placed on the same page as the illustrations that demonstrate the structures listed in the tables. Logical organization and layout. The organization and layout of the Atlas has always been determined with ease-of-use as the goal. Although the basic organization by body region was maintained in this edition, the order of plates within every chapter was scrutinized to ensure that it is logical and pedagogically effective. Sections within each chapter further organize the region into discrete subregions; these subregions appear as â€œtitlesâ€• on the pages. Readers need only glance at these titles to orient themselves to the region and subregion that the figures on the page belong to. All sections also appear as a â€œtable of contentsâ€• on the first page of each chapter. Helpful learning and teaching tools. For the first time in its history, the twelfth edition of Grant's Atlas offers a wide range of electronic ancillaries for both student and teacher on Lippincott Williams & Wilkins' online ancillary site â€œthePointâ€• (http://thepoint.lww.com/grantsatlas). Students are given access to an interactive electronic atlas containing all of the atlas images with full search capabilities as well as zoom and compare features, as well as selected video clips from the best-selling Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy collection. Students can test themselves with 300 multiple choice questions, 95 â€œdrag-and-dropâ€• labeling exercises, and a sampling of Clinical Anatomy Flash Cards. For instructors, electronic ancillaries include an interactive atlas with slideshow and image-export functions, an image bank, and se-lected â€œdissection sequencesâ€• of plates. We hope that you enjoy using this twelfth edition of Grant's Atlas and that it becomes a trusted partner in your educational experience. We believe that this new edition safeguards the Atlas's historical strengths while enhancing its usefulness to today's students.

SUMMARY : In the Fifth Edition, authors Dave Nelson and Mike Cox combine the best of the laboratory and best of the classroom, introducing exciting new developments while communicating basic principles through a variety of new learning tools—from new in-text worked examples and data analysis problems to the breakthrough eBook, which seamlessly integrates the complete text and its media components.

SUMMARY : I am delighted and very grateful that Dr Shrilla Banerjee has agreed to become a co-author of the sixth edition of this cardiology handbook. Her enthusiasm, knowledge and ideas have proved invaluable. It is hoped that the book will be of practical help to doctors, nurses and cardiac scientific officers confronted by typical management problems in the cardiac patient. As a practical guide it is necessarily dogmatic and much information is given in list format or in tables, especially in the sections dealing with drug therapy. Some subjects in cardiology are often not well covered in clinical training and it is hoped that some sections will help fill any gaps in doctors’ or nurses’ clinical course, e.g. sections on congenital heart disease, pacing and cardiac investigations. In addition, scientific officers and technical staff should find that the clinical side of cardiology covered here complements their technical training. And we hope that anaesthetists and intensive care unit physicians will find the book of value. Since the publication of the fifth edition 4 years ago there have been enor- mous advances in many aspects of cardiology and we have tried to highlight these. Many sections have been extensively revised, and in particular those on the cardiomyopathies, coronary disease, heart failure, echocardiography and the heart in systemic disease. For ease of access the book now has 17 chapters. The rhythm section has been split into two: bradycardias, pacing, implantable cardioverter defibrillators and pacing for heart failure are dealt with in one chapter, and tachycardias and ablation in another. There is a new, badly needed chapter on pregnancy in patients with heart disease. A summary of the At a Glance Guide for driving in the UK for patients with heart disease is now included in appendix 6 by kind agreement of the DVLA. It should be remem- bered that the full guidance is updated on their website every 6 months. In response to suggestions we are now able to include many more figures and illustrations and we hope that these will increase the appeal of the book without significantly increasing its bulk or expense. With regret we have still decided not to have a separate section on nuclear cardiology but have included its use in diagnosis where relevant. Practical procedures such as cardiac catheterization cannot be learnt from a book. However, interpretation of catheter laboratory data is discussed and it is hoped that the book will be helpful to the doctor learning invasive car- diology or the scientific officer monitoring it. Echocardiography is very much a ‘hands-on’ technique and cannot be covered in depth in a book of this size. However, this section has been considerably expanded with many more illustrations. Of all the specialities in medicine cardiology is right at the front in evidence- based practice. There are literally hundreds of trials to guide us in our day- to-day management decisions. Most of the trials have acronyms, which have now become part of the language of cardiology. We have referred to the most important trials in the text with the reference section expanded in Appendix 4. To save space we have used abbreviations liberally – but only those that are in common use in everyday cardiology practice. The list of abbreviations in Appendix 7 should cover these. Drug names are changing. We have switched where appropriate from the British Approved Name (BAN) to the Recommended Non-proprietary Name (rINN) for medicinal substances. Adrenaline and noradrenaline remain unchanged, however. Finally, we are very grateful to colleagues who have suggested improve- ments or the inclusion of new material and would encourage the reader to contact us with suggestions of subjects that are not covered at all or dealt with inadequately.Deposit file6ybh

SUMMARY : The First Edition of this book appeared 26 years ago (1983) and has been expanded pari passu with the major developments that have occurred in dermatology over the past two and a half decades. Dermatology is now one of the most sought after medical specialties because the burden of skin disease has become enormous and the many new innovative therapies available today attract large patient populations. The Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology has been used by thousands of primary care physicians, dermatologists, internists, and other health care providers principally because it facilitates dermatologic diagnosis by providing color photographs of skin lesions and, juxtaposed, a succinct summary outline of skin disorders as well as the skin signs of systemic diseases. The Sixth Edition has been extensively revised, rewritten, and expanded by the addition of new sections. Roughly 80% of the old images have been replaced by new ones and additional images have been added. There is a complete update of etiology, pathogenesis, management and therapy and there is now an online version. The previous edition of the Atlas has been translated into seven languages.

SUMMARY : The first edition of Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Nephrology & Hypertension features practical, up-to-date, referenced information on the care of patients with diseases involving the kidneys and hypertension. It also covers dialysis and transplantation, as well as new areas of specialization, such as critical care nephrology and interventional nephrology. This book emphasizes the clinical aspects of renal care while also presenting important underlying principles. Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Nephrology & Hypertension provides a practical guide to diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of the medical problems of all adult patients in an easy-to-use and readable format.

SUMMARY : Advances in cardiovascular science and practice continue at a breathtaking rate. As the knowledge base expands, it is important to adapt our learning systems to keep up with progress in our field. We are pleased to present the ninth edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine as the hub of an ongoing, advanced learning system designed to provide practitioners, physicians-in-training, and students at all levels with the tools needed to keep abreast of rapidly changing scientific foundations, clinical research results, and evidence-based medical practice. In keeping with the tradition established by the previous editions of Braunwald's Heart Disease, the ninth edition covers the breadth of cardiovascular practice, highlighting new advances and their potential to transform the established paradigms of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. We have thoroughly revised this edition to keep the content vibrant, stimulating, and up-to-date. Twenty-four of the 94 chapters are entirely new, including nine chapters that cover topics not addressed in earlier editions. We have added 46 new authors, all highly accomplished and recognized in their respective disciplines. All chapters carried over from the eighth edition have been thoroughly updated and extensively revised. This edition includes nearly 2500 figures, most of which are in full color, and 600 tables. We have continued to provide updated sections on current guidelines recommendations that complement each of the appropriate individual chapters. A full accounting of these changes in the new edition cannot be addressed in the space of this Preface, but we are pleased to present a number of the highlights. The ninth edition includes two entirely new chapters—ethics in cardiovascular medicine by Paul Mueller and design and conduct of clinical trials by Elliot Antman—that supplement the initial section on the fundamentals of cardiovascular disease. Thomas Gaziano has joined J. Michael Gaziano in authoring the first chapter on the global burden of cardiovascular disease. With recognition of the increasing relevance of genetics, J.G. Seidman joins Reed Pyeritz and Christine Seidman in the updated chapter on inherited causes of cardiovascular disease, and David Tester and Michael Ackerman have contributed a new chapter on the genetics of cardiac arrhythmias. Acknowledging the unremitting burden and societal impact of heart failure, the section on heart failure receives continued emphasis and has undergone extensive revision, including five new chapters. Barry Greenberg teams with Andrew Kahn in addressing the clinical approach to the patient with heart failure; Mihai Georghiade, Gerasimos Filippatos, and Michael Felker provide a fresh look at the evaluation and management of acute heart failure; Michael Acker and Mariell Jessup address advances in surgical treatment the failing heart; Mandeep Mehra and Bartley Griffith discuss the role of device therapy in assisted circulation; and William Abraham reviews the emerging role of devices for monitoring and managing heart failure. The chapters that address cardiovascular imaging have kept abreast of all of the exciting advances in this field. Raymond Kwong and Allen Taylor have written excellent and comprehensive new chapters on cardiac magnetic resonance and cardiac computed tomography, respectively, with accompanying sections addressing the American College of Cardiology appropriate use criteria for the use of these advanced technologies. Updated ACC appropriate use criteria also follow the chapters on echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. In addition, the imaging section has been further enhanced by the inclusion of two new chapters focusing on the evolving applications of intravascular ultrasound, authored by Jean-Claude Tardif and Philippe L’Allier, and cardiovascular molecular imaging, provided by Peter Libby, Farouc Jaffer, and Ralph Weissleder. In recognition of the growing importance of atrial fibrillation in cardiovascular practice, a new chapter devoted to the evaluation and treatment of this rhythm disturbance, authored by Fred Morady and Douglas Zipes, has been added to the section on cardiac arrhythmias. The other updated chapters in the heart rhythm section continue to inform our readers on the current state-of-the-art in this important aspect of heart disease. Dariush Mozaffarian and Edzard Ernst have added expertly authored new chapters on nutrition and complementary medicine, respectively, to the section on preventive cardiology. In the atherosclerotic disease section, Marc Sabatine joins Chris Cannon in the revised discussion of the approach to the patient with chest pain, and William Boden joins David Morrow in a new chapter on stable ischemic heart disease. Deepak Bhatt teams with Jeffrey Popma in creating a new chapter on percutaneous coronary intervention, and he joins Andrew Eisenhauer and Christopher White in updating the discussion on endovascular treatment of noncoronary vascular disease. We welcome John Webb to our authorship team with his new chapter on catheter-based interventions in structural heart disease that includes discussion of the exciting novel catheter-based techniques for repair and replacement of cardiac valves. Our other new chapters include a fresh commentary on diseases of the aorta by Alan Braverman, Robert Thompson, and Luis Sanchez; diabetes and cardiovascular disease by Darren McGuire; hemostasis, thrombosis, and fibrinolysis by Jeffrey Weitz; and psychiatric and behavioral aspects of cardiovascular disease by Viola Vaccarino and Douglas Bremner. Finally, we are delighted that Jos? Ramires, Andrei Sposito, Ed?cio Cunha-Neto, and Maria de Lourdes Higuchi have expanded our discussion of the global nature of cardiovascular disease by contributing an excellent chapter on the pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment of Chagas’ disease. We are indebted to all of our authors for their considerable time, effort, and commitment to maintaining the high standards of Braunwald's Heart Disease. As excited as we are about bringing this edition of the text to fruition, we are even more energized regarding the expanding Braunwald's Heart Disease website. The electronic version of this work on the companion Expert Consult website includes greater content in terms of figures and tables than the print version can accommodate. Figures and tables can be downloaded directly from the website for electronic slide presentations. In addition, we have a growing portfolio of video and audio content that supplements the print content of many of our chapters. Dr. Braunwald personally updates the chapter content on a weekly basis, thus creating a truly unique living textbook with expanding content that includes the latest research, clinical trials, and expert opinion. Moreover, the family of Braunwald's Heart Disease companion texts continues to expand, providing detailed expert content for the subspecialist across the broad spectrum of cardiovascular conditions. These include: Clinical Lipidology, edited by Christie Ballantyne; Clinical Arrhythmology and Electrophysiology, authored by Ziad Issa, John Miller, and Douglas Zipes; Heart Failure, edited by Douglas Mann; Valvular Heart Disease, by Catherine Otto and Robert Bonow; Acute Coronary Syndromes, by Pierre Th?roux; Preventive Cardiology, by Roger Blumenthal, JoAnne Foody, and Nathan Wong; Cardiovascular Nursing, by Debra Moser and Barbara Riegel; Mechanical Circulatory Support, by Robert Kormos and Leslie Miller; Hypertension, by Henry Black and William Elliott; Cardiovascular Therapeutics, by Elliott Antman and Marc Sabatine; Vascular Medicine, by Marc Creager, Joshua Beckman, and Joseph Loscalzo; and recent atlases on cardiovascular imaging such as Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, by Christopher Kramer and Gregory Hundley; Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, by Allen Taylor; and Nuclear Cardiology, by Ami Iskandrian and Ernest Garcia. The ninth edition of Braunwald's Heart Disease does indeed represent the central hub of a burgeoning cardiovascular learning system that can be tailored to meet the needs of all individuals engaged in cardiovascular medicine, from the accomplished subspecialist practitioner to the beginning student of cardiology. Braunwald's Heart Disease aims to provide the necessary tools to navigate the ever-increasing flow of complex information seamlessly.

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Mayo Clinic - Internal Medicine REVIEW - 8th Edition(PDF Version)

SOURCE : Mayo Clinic - Internal Medicine - 8th Edition

AUTHORS : Amit K. Ghosh, MD

SUMMARY : Medical advances have been occurring at breathtaking speed, with diagnostic and treatment options becoming available for conditions for which none previously existed. However, several aspects of health care remain the same. Patients continue to rely heavily on clinicians for help in understanding the burgeoning evidence in medical research and for providing optimal health care. Clinicians remain steadfast in their quest to meet the needs of their patients and to encourage innovation in meeting those needs. The focus on patient safety and quality of care remains a key- stone of medical practice, and multidisciplinary care with a system-based approach is increas- ingly being adopted to manage chronic disorders. The associated demands and challenges mandate that physicians remain abreast of the latest developments in medicine. To assist physicians in this endeavor, the Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic provides continuing medical education updates and resources in a timely manner. This book, Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Review, is designed to meet the needs of practicing clinicians and physicians-in-training by updating their knowledge of internal medicine and helping to prepare them for the internal medicine cer- tification and maintenance of certification examinations administered by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The success of the earlier editions of this textbook is exemplified by the number of books pub- lished. The positive reaction to and the success enjoyed by the earlier editions prompted the Department of Internal Medicine to proceed with the publication of the eighth edition. Each chapter has been thoroughly updated, and a new chapter on hospital medicine has been added. The goal is to provide an update in internal medicine that is readable and easy to study. This book is divided into chapters based on subspecialty topics and written by authors with expertise in the respective fields of medicine. Bulleted items highlight elements that are impor- tant concepts. The repetition of important points in the chapters reinforces the essential aspects of the topics and serves as an additional aid in review of the subjects. Multiple-choice ques- tions appear at the end of each chapter; there are more than 350 multiple-choice questions in this edition. Correct answers and detailed explanations follow the questions. I am grateful to all the individuals who contributed ideas and suggestions for improvement during the development of this book. I thank the esteemed authors of the previous editions for their input into this edition and for permitting the use of some of the materials from previous editions. I am indebted to all authors for their immense effort and contributions to this edi- tion. I thank the staffs of the Section of Scientific Publications, Department of Medicine, and Division of Media Support Services at Mayo Clinic for their contributions to this edition. The support and cooperation of the publisher, Informa Healthcare, are also gratefully acknowledged. I trust that the eighth edition of Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Review will continue to update and advance the reader’s knowledge of internal medicine.DEPOSIT FILES LINK :

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Medical Microbiology - The Instant Notes Series(PDF Version)

SOURCE : Medical Microbiology - The Instant Notes Series

AUTHORS : William Irving Tim Boswell Del Ala’Aldeen

SUMMARY : Medical microbiology is potentially an intimidating subject for new students. Not only does it appear to have a language all of its own, including plenty of obscure Latin terminology, but it covers a bewilderingly wide range of material, from the molecular biology of the infectious agents themselves (of which there is an alarmingly large—and ever-increasing—number) right through to the clinical management of the infected patient, passing disease pathogenesis, diagnosis, and the use of antimicrobial therapy on the way. This book seeks to identify, explain and expound upon the essentials of each of these aspects of the subject, in suitable ‘bite-sized’ chunks (a philosophy inherent in all of the books in the Instant Notes series). We do not expect students to start this book at page 1 and work their way meticulously through to the last page (although to do so would undoubtedly assist them in gaining excellent examination marks!). Many courses concerned with medical microbiology will have their own particular emphasis, and will provide scant, if any, cover of the other aspects of the subject. Also, certainly at undergraduate level, it is unlikely that any one course would intend to cover each and every microbe, at least not in the same depth of detail. It would be appropriate therefore for students undertaking those courses to concentrate on the subject areas and microorganisms relevant to their own course. Nevertheless, as practising medical microbiologists, we felt it entirely appropriate to aim to cover the many facets of our subject in a single text, and also to be comprehensive in dealing with all of the infectious agents with which our patients present on a routine basis. The book is divided into a number of sections. In section A we provide introductory background information on the nature of the infectious agents, the host response to infection, and how micro- organisms give rise to disease. Sections B, C, and D deal with the organisms themselves in more detail, the sections being ordered from the least (viruses) to the most (eukaryotes) structurally complicated. Within these sections, each group of related organisms is dealt with in a separate topic, which are ordered, very roughly, according to their clinical importance, and, for the bacteria, their Gram stain characteristics. Section E is concerned with general principles of the laboratory diagnosis and management of infection, including the mechanisms of action of antimicrobial agents, and possible strategies for prevention of infection. The final section, F, deals with infection from the point of view of the patient, i.e. clinical microbiology.

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SUMMARY : Neuroscience is one of the most rapidly advancing areas of science and, as a consequence, spawns a lit- erature which is growing dramatically. At one level it attempts to provide a mechanistic account of the most complex ‘device’ in the known Universe, the human brain. Moreover, neuroscience is multidisci- plinary, having contributions from biochemistry and molecular biology, physiology, anatomy, psy- chology and clinical medicine, to name the most obvious. For these reasons, it is becoming increasingly difficult for lecturers and textbook authors to present neuroscience in a way that manages to be com- prehensive, up-to-date and accessible, while still being sufficiently rigorous to prepare students to be successful explorers of the literature for themselves. Instant Notes Neuroscience is not intended as a replacement for lectures or the standard textbooks, but as an affordable text to supplement them, which is of a manageable size and in a format which aids learning. The text is designed to provide the core of the subject in 18 sections containing 93 topics. When com- ing to a new subject, it is my experience that students commonly express two concerns: first, how to sort out the important ideas and facts from the wealth of detail, and second, how to get to grips with the unfamiliar terminology. Lecturers, in addition, will want students (especially later in their studies) to be able to integrate their knowledge across the subject. Instant Notes Neuroscience attempts to address each of these issues. Each topic is supported by a ‘Key Notes’ panel which gives a concise summary of the crucial points. Whenever a term appears for the first time it is in bold and immediately followed by a definition or explanation. Extensive cross-references are provided between topics so that students can forge the links that are important for integration.

SUMMARY : The must-have reference in dermatology--now completely revised and updated in full color! A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This is the BEST edition of Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. Every chapter has been completely rewritten and updated; many new chapters cover new topics such as atypical melanocytic nevi, oncogenes, and epidemiology; and therapy, which in previous editions was not extensively covered, now has over 300 pages devoted to therapeutics, surgery, and laser. Clinical color photographs and microscopic color photographs of histology appear in every chapter, a big improvement over the older editions that had black-and-white pictures. Everyone needs to own a copy of this superb seventh edition....This is an outstanding book and if you have only one dermatology book, this is the one. You should beg, borrow, or sell apples on the street to buy it. It is the BEST!"--Doody's Review Service In no other source but Fitzpatrick's can you find the most comprehensive, current, and authoritative coverage of the entire spectrum of dermatologic science, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Now in a more accessible format, with everything you need to know about skin, skin symptoms, and skin diseases right at your fingertips -- from the basic science of the skin as an immunoprotective organ to the day-to-day clinical issues of managing skin diseases like psoriasis, acne, and skin cancer. Encyclopedic in scope, yet skillfully edited so that it's easy to read and use every day, this unsurpassed resource delivers a timely look at dermatologic therapeutics as well as dermatologic surgery and cosmetic dermatology. In addition, 3,000 eye-catching full-color photographs and hundreds of time-saving tables encapsulate core concepts, while scores of references facilitate further research. FEATURES: NEW Full color design “At a glance” overviews give you the key points of every chapter Diagnostic and Treatment algorithms guide you through the clinical thought process Boxes on differential diagnosis with helpful cross-referencing ensure that you find the content you need when you need it Color clinical photographs and useful diagrams let you see diagnosis and treatment as you read about them More than half the illustrations are NEW to this edition! Attention-getting icons lead you to additional content online NEW organization Basic science chapters are grouped with the corresponding clinical chapters Dermatologic disease chapters are organized by location of symptoms and then by causative mechanisms to facilitate comprehension More chapters on dermatologic surgery and cosmetic dermatology NEW CHAPTERS ON: Sweet Syndrome, Parapsoriasis, Lichen Sclerosus, Vitiligo, Mechanisms of Autoimmune Disease, Innate and Adaptive Immunity, Diagnostic Procedures and Devices, Body Art, Occupational Skin Disease, Topical Therapy in Ethnically Different Skins, Drug Interactions, Complementary and Alternative Dermatology, Flaps and Grafts, Surgical Complications, Cosmetics and Skin Care in Dermatologic Practice, and more.

SUMMARY : The practice of dermatology is based upon a visual approach to clinical disease, with the development of an appreciation of recurrent patterns and images. The entire spectrum of our discipline, from the generation of clinicopathologic differential diagnoses to the orientation of rotational flaps, relies upon imagery. As a result, visualization also plays a critical role in how we integrate new information into pre-existing frameworks that serve as the hard drives of our medical memory. In the textbook Dermatology there is a strong emphasis on visual learning. This commitment is reflected in the use of schematic diagrams to convey the principles of skin biology as well as cutaneous surgery, and the inclusion of algorithms, which provide a logical as well as practical approach to commonly encountered clinical problems. The majority of the basic science is integrated throughout the book and appears as introductory chapters to the various sections. All illustrations and graphics are in color and photomicrographs demonstrating key histologic findings are found interspersed within the clinical chapters. These chapters also contain tables that attempt to provide weighted differential diagnoses and a ‘ladder’ approach to therapeutic interventions. Lastly, color-coding of sections allows easy and rapid access to required information. The ultimate goal of Dermatology is for it to never make its way to the bookshelf because it is being used on a weekly, or perhaps even daily, basis. Hopefully, this book will function as a colleague, albeit a non-verbal one, who is easily approachable and possesses the necessary expertise to provide succinct, up-to-date information that is both precise and practical. Realizing this goal required the time and energy of our contributors who have unselfishly shared their knowledge and experience with literally thousands of patients from around the world, and we thank them.

SUMMARY : In the 40 years since the publication of the first edition of Practical Paediatric Problems, paediatrics has become a large, highly developed, sophisticated and technically demanding area of health care. Advances in the under- standing of paediatric clinical physiology and patho- physiology have enabled a better understanding of disease processes resulting in radically improved outcome. Doctors undergoing General Professional or Basic Specialist Training (GPT/BST) in paediatrics have to master a considerable breadth and depth of core scien- tific and clinical knowledge along with important clin- ical, technical and practical skills. In addition they must acquire appropriate attitudes in order to deal with the challenges of their chosen specialty. Although restructuring of postgraduate medical training in the UK is planned, including the introduction of newer methods of assessment, examinations are likely to remain a necessary hurdle in professional development. For trainees in paediatrics, achievement of the MRCPCH is a vital step in the progress from GPT/BST to Higher Specialist Training. The aims of the MRCPCH examination are to assess the candidate’s knowledge, clinical judgement and ability to organize a management plan. We hope this book will help those preparing for both parts of the MRCPCH examination worldwide, but particularly for Part 2. We elected not to replicate the MRCPCH examination format, examples of which are available on the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) website (www.rcpch.ac.uk) and in a number of other texts but have attempted to present a structured, contemporary and comprehensive approach modelled closely on the ‘core knowledge’ and ‘particular problems’ identified in the RCPCH publication, A Syllabus and Training Record for General Professional Training in Paediatrics and Child Health (1999). We believe the content will also help trainees achieve the required standards in the more recent RCPCH publication, A Framework of Competences for Basic Specialist Training in Paediatrics (2004). Major reference textbooks in paediatrics are either sys- tem or disease based; however, as in other areas of clinical medicine, patients frequently present with ill structured problems and there is therefore a need for a symptom- based text to assist in clinical problem solving. In this regard we hope that the book will be of value to practising paediatricians, paediatric surgeons, accident and emer- gency staff, general practitioners and indeed any clinician whose practice includes children and young people. By necessity, this book is multi-author and all the authors in this book are experts from a broad range of disciplines within paediatrics, but we acknowledge and apologize in advance for any gaps that are inevitable in a book of this size. We hope the provision of reference sources with each chapter will go some way in addres- sing any deficiencies and we would welcome readers’ suggestions and criticisms. In addition, while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information, espe- cially with regard to drug selection and dosage, appro- priate information sources should be accessed, particularly Medicines for Children (2003). We are indebted to all the contributors for their hard work, to Joanna Koster, Sarah Burrows and Naomi Wilkinson of Hodder Arnold for their immense patience and support, to Dr Peter Galloway, Consultant in Medical Biochemistry, RHSC, Yorkhill, to our respective secretaries Lynda Lawson and Kay Byrne for their expert and will- ing help in a project that inevitably took a lot longer than planned and finally to our wives and families for their forbearance.